meningitis

Definitions

WordNet 3.6

nmeningitisinfectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea

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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Interesting fact:
Dr. Maurice R. Hilleman is considered to be the godfather of the modern vaccine era. Having created nearly three dozen vaccines - more than any other scientist, Hilleman is also credited with saving more lives than any other scientist. Probably best known for his preventive vaccine for mumps, Hilleman has also developed vaccines for measles, rubella, chicken pox, bacterial meningitis, flu and hepatitis B.

nMeningitis(Med) Inflammation of the membranes of the brain or spinal cord.

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Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

nmeningitisInflammation of the membranes of the brain or spinal cord.

nmeningitisSee forage-poisoning.

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Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary

nsMeningitis(-jī′-) inflammation of the membranes investing the brain or spinal cord

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Etymology

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

NL. See Meninges, and -itis

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary

Gr. meninx, meningos, a membrane.

Usage

In literature:

Unfortunately the symptoms of meningitis increased; three days after the operation coma followed, and on the next day death ensued.

"Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine" by George M. Gould

She became rapidly worse, and a few days later the doctor pronounced her ailment meningitis.